Created under War Department General Order No. 143, the bureau was responsible for handling "all matters relating to the organization of Colored Troops." #txlbc #txbcf #txlege

Called the “Poet Laureate of Harlem,” Hughes is credited as the father of jazz poetry, a literary genre influenced by or sounding like jazz, with rhythms and phrases inspired by the music. #txlbc #txbcf #txlege #poet

Along with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker, Davis is regarded as one of the four most important Miles and influential musicians in jazz history, as well as the music’s most eclectic practitioner. #txlbc #txbcf #txlege #jazz

In 1894, First Congregational Church called its first African American pastor, Dr. Henry Hugh Proctor, and former Elder at First African Presbyterian Church. Under Dr. Proctor’s leadership the church building was completed in 1908. #txlbc #txbcf #txlege #firstcongregationalchurch

Thomas Bradley was the first Black mayor of a predominantly white city to serve five terms as mayor of Los Angeles (1973–93). After 21 years of working for the Los Angeles police department, he became a lieutenant. #txlbc #txbcf #txlege #losangeles

“Ain’t I a Woman?” is now recognized as one of the most famous abolitionist and women’s rights speeches in American history. Sojourner continued to speak out for the rights of African Americans and women during and after the Civil War. #txlbc #txbcf #txlege #sojournertruth

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Today, HB 567, the Texas CROWN Act by @RhettaForHD113 and Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles, was signed into law! Texas will be joining the growing number of states in outlawing hair discrimination! #txlege #CROWNact

In a first, Texas is no longer a Top State for Business cnbc.com/2023/07/11/in-…

60 years ago today, The Great March on Washington, was held in Washington, D.C. A THREAD

Texans struggling with skyrocketing medication costs could see relief under a new program that allows distributors to import cheaper drugs from Canada. bit.ly/3QVm3sV

On the 60th Anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech Texas Black Caucus Foundation Chairman Royce West & Boardmember Archbishop Sterling Lands joined pastors, community leaders, & elected officials from across Central Texas to demand not just words, but actions that reflect MLK’s dream

“How long can we keep this up?” Texas has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, and food banks are warning that the challenges could soon get worse. bit.ly/412hW1g

Congrats Patrick Huge loss for the Texas Tribune

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